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Plaid Decoden Clay Contest

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Introducing…Collage Clay from Plaid!

Mod Podge ® Collage Clay is a lightweight whipped clay available in 2 colors, Pink & White. This clay is used to embed decorated Mod Mold embellishments to create fresh and fun projects. Collage Clay is available at Michaels Stores.

We’ve been pinning our favorite Collage Clay projects on Pinterest to help you all get inspired to try this new product! The possibilities are truly endless.
Follow FaveCrafts’s board Collage Clay Project Ideas on Pinterest.

Tomorrow we will be hosting a Twitter Party with Cathie and Steve from Mod Podge! Chat with the experts and have a chance to win more collage clay prizes! Join the fun by RSVPing here.

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Enter to win this prize!

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Today’s prize is a variety of Plaid Collage Clay products valued at $160. Included in the prize is:

  • “Bling It Up!: Super Cute Craft Techniques to
    Add Decoden Sparkle to Phone Cases, Purses,
    Jewelry & More” by Choly Knight
  • “DecoDen Bling: Mini Decorations for
    Phones & Favorite Things” by Alice Fisher
  • Mod Podge ® Collage Clay – Strawberry Pink
  • Mod Podge ® Collage Clay – Vanilla White
  • Mod Podge ® Collage Drizzle Paint, 4 piece
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Trinkets
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Alphabet
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Sea Life
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Industrial
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Patterns
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Celebration
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Wedding
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Mystical Forrest
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Gems
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Baby
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Travel
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – Glitters
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – Colors
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – Metallics
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – Neons
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – White Milk Glass

Be sure to check out these free projects that use Plaid Collage Clay!


In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

  1. Like the FaveCrafts Facebook page here, AND
  2. Like the Plaid’s Facebook page here, AND
  3. Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

What would you make with Collage Clay?

Thank you all for participating in our giveaway! Congratulations to Su K. who answered “The samples are absolutely gorgeous, I would so love to have these products and craft my heart out. Love the way it pops. And so many mold available. Thank you for the chance to win and explore.” Have fun exploring and enjoy!

OFFICIAL RULES FOR CONTEST

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the FaveCrafts  and the Plaid Facebook pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until September 30th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

Plaid Decoden Clay Twitter Party

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Announcement time! We will be hosting a Twitter party Thursday September 25th at 9pm EST! We’d love to see you all there participating in the chat about the exciting Collage Clay from Plaid! Collage Clay is available at Michaels Stores.twitter-partyCathie & Steve from Plaid will be joining us to answer all of your pressing questions about this amazing clay. They’ll be offering tips and tricks to make your Decoden projects superb. Plus, don’t miss out on a chance to win prizes!

@cathiefilian

@steve_piacenza

#craftychat

We hope to see you chatting along with us as well!

Remember I told you there would be giveaways? Well there will be! All you have to do to win a prize is send out one tweet with the hashtag #craftychat and you are automatically entered! Of course, the more you join in on the conversation, the more chances you have of winning! Contest ends September 25th 9pm EST. Winners will be announced at the end of the chat.


The Giveaway to “DIY” For + Blooming Wall Art

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This month we’re celebrating 15 New DIY Crafts from some fantastic companies. Each day we will be featuring one of these projects along with a giveaway to help you craft your heart out.

Blooming Wall Art

Blooming Wall ArtGet your home ready for spring with this Blooming Wall Art.  A large artistic piece made up four canvases and a Stencil1 stencil, this wall decoration is stunning and colorful.  You can use larger or smaller canvases to suit your wall space, and you can easily change the color choices to match your home decor style.  No matter where you hang this canvas art, it’s sure to add a touch of brilliant color to your home.

Crochet Patterns, Painting Ideas, and More: 15 New DIY Crafts free eBook

You can find this project, as well as many other DIY crafts, in our new Crochet Patterns, Painting Ideas, and More:  15 New DIY Crafts free eBook. Download your own free copy today!

 

 

 

Enter to win today’s prize

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Today’s prize is from Plaid. Included in this prize:

  • FolkArt Painting Stencil – Chevron
  • FolkArt Painting Stencil – Dragonflies
  • FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Adhesive Stencils – Patterns
  • FolkArt Mulit-Surface Paint (3 2 oz. tubes – colors may vary)
  • FolkArt Chalkboard Multi-Surface Paint (8 oz.)
  • Mod Podge Gloss Sealer (4 oz.)
  • Mod Podge Starter Set (Gloss Sealer, Outdoor Sealer, Paper Sealer, Sparkle Sealer, and Matte Sealer)
  • Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium Kit
  • Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
  • Mod Podge Foam Brush Set
  • Mod Podge Podgeable Papers – Vintage Wallpaper
  • Mod Podge Podgeable Papers – Antiqued Urban
  • Mod Podge Podgeable Shapes
  • Tote Bag


In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

  1. Like the FaveCrafts Facebook page here, AND
  2. Like the Plaid Facebook page here, AND
  3. Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

What have you crafted using stencils?

 

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Thank you all for participating in yesterday’s giveaway! Congratulations to Stacey Z. who answered “I’ve used stencils in the past few years to take plain folders and notebooks and make them individually special and unique for each of my children. They love them, and they are always the envy of their classmates!
I love the look of these PLAID colors, the stencils and I am still DYING TO TRY CHALKBOARD PAINT!!!” Enjoy this prize!

To see the current giveaway, please check our giveaway schedule.

Enter to win our Super Spectacular Grand Prize Giveaway! Filled with more than $700.00 worth of amazing prizes from 15 companies, this is the ultimate way to get crafting this month! The deadline to enter is April 25, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time.

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OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the FaveCrafts and the Plaid Facebook pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, May 6th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

The Best Blogger Crafts: Stenciled Canvas Zipper Pouch

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This month we’re celebrating our bloggers and their creativity. In January 2014 at CHA, bloggers gathered at our CHA Networking Event to meet companies and to work more with us here FaveCrafts. After getting a bunch of crafty swag from the event, they set out to make projects out of the materials they were given. We’re featuring these projects all month with giveaways so you can make your own versions of their wonderful crafts.

Stenciled Canvas Zipper Pouch

Stenciled Canvas Zipper PouchHit the town with a Stenciled Canvas Zipper Pouch and keep your valuables close at hand. Follow these clutch purse instructions and find out how easy it is to design your own DIY accessories. When you carry this bag, you won’t get caught matching anyone else. Canvas can be pretty boring to look at, but the fun embellishments and unexpected design make it a true standout.

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You can find this project, as well as many other fabulous blogger projects, in our new eBook, The Best Blogger Craft Ideas 2014: Decoupage, Sewing, Jewelry Making, and More free eBook. Download your own free copy today!

 

 

Enter to win today’s prize

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Today’s prize is from Plaid. Included in this prize:

  •     FolkArt Painting Stencil – Chevron
  •     FolkArt Painting Stencil – Dragonflies
  •     FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Adhesive Stencils – Patterns
  •     FolkArt Mulit-Surface Paint (3 2 oz. tubes – colors may vary)
  •     FolkArt Chalkboard Multi-Surface Paint (8 oz.)
  •     Mod Podge Gloss Sealer (4 oz.)
  •     Mod Podge Starter Set (Gloss Sealer, Outdoor Sealer, Paper Sealer, Sparkle Sealer, and Matte Sealer)
  •     Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium Kit
  •     Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
  •     Mod Podge Foam Brush Set
  •     Mod Podge Podgeable Papers – Vintage Wallpaper
  •     Mod Podge Podgeable Papers – Antiqued Urban
  •     Mod Podge Podgeable Shapes
  •     Tote Bag

Be sure to check out these other best blogger craft projects that use Plaid products!

Pretty Painted Flower Pots Oversized Mod Podge Monogram Creative Inspiration Board
DIY Mod Podge Necklace and Ring Monogram Jewelry Box and Statement Necklace Upcycled Chalkboard Plaque



In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

  1. Like the AllFreeSewing Facebook page here, AND
  2. Like the Plaid Facebook page here, AND
  3. Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

If you won this prize, what would you make?

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Thank you all for participating in yesterday’s giveaway! Congratulations to Kim C. who answered “I would use these supplies with my 5 year old granddaughter to make decorations for her room as well as for anything else we can come up with, she loves to paint and help me create cards and the pages for her scrapbook. Thank you for doing this great giveaway. Good Luck to everyone but I hope we win :)” It’s you lucky day Kim! Have fun crafting with your granddaughter!

To see the current giveaway, please check our giveaway schedule.


Enter to win our Super Spectacular Grand Prize Giveaway! Filled with more than $500.00 worth of amazing prizes from 15 companies, this is the ultimate way to get crafting this month! The deadline to enter is April 25, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time.

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OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the AllFreeSewing and the Plaid Facebook pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, April 14th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

National Craft Month: Day Two Winner

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Day two of National Craft Month has come and gone (but those super cute turtles are here to stay!).  We’re so excited to keep celebrating with all of you crafters! Our friends at Plaid Crafts provided a fantastic assortment of Plaid Craft supplies. So many great possibilities with this prize of crafty goodies! Even if you didn’t win today, keep entering to win our grand prize and stay tuned for more great prizes every week!

 

Congratulations to…

Mallory B.!

We asked: What are you crafting for spring?

Congratulations Mallory, who replied, “I am working on colorful jewelry for spring :)” We’re excited to send you this prize so you can keep on crafting!

You can find yesterday’s Darling Clay Pot Turtles in our free eBook, 18 Projects Every Crafter Wants.

Happy National Craft Month!

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Darling Clay Pot Turtles: National Craft Month Project & Giveaway

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FaveCrafts Blog Celebrates National Craft Month

Today’s day two in our month long National Craft Month Giveaway. Come visit our blog every day to enter to win a different prize of the day. Find the contest rules and enter below.

Darling Clay Pot Turtles

Darling Clay Pot Turtles

Today’s featured project is from Plaid Crafts. Spring is around the corner and these Darling Clay Pot Turtles are the perfect way to get your garden ready. Using a variety of clay pots, this project helps you create a little turtle to place anywhere in your backyard.



18 Projects Every Crafter Wants free eBook

This pattern is included in the 18 Projects Every Crafter Wants free eBook. Celebrate National Craft Month with us by crafting the great projects in this free downloadable eBook written just for you!

 

 


Enter to Win Today’s Prize

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Today’s prize is a fantastic assortment of Plaid Craft products – 5 bottles of Martha Stewart Crafts® satin-finish multi-surface paint in spring colors, Martha Stewart Crafts® silk-screen.  FolkArt® Multi-Surface paint in 5 bright colors, 3 FolkArt® Stencils including Designer from Handmade Charlotte and Stencil 1, new Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge®, Mod Podge® Sheer Colors in purple, pink and yellow, 2 Mod Podge Rocks adhesive stencils, Podgeable glitters and shapes, and tools.

In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

  1. Like the FaveCrafts Facebook page here, AND
  2. Like the Plaid Crafts Facebook page here, AND
  3. Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

What are you crafting for spring?


Don’t miss your chance to stock up your craft stash and win more than $2,000 in crafty prizes! There’s something for everyone in this epic craft giveaway…trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! You can enter to win this awesome assortment of prizes once a day throughout the month of March.

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OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the FaveCrafts Facebook and the Plaid Crafts Facebook pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, March 4th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

 

Twitter Party with Handmade Charlotte & Plaid

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We are hosting a twitter party on September 4th at 9p.m. EST! We would love for all of you to join us  and our special guest, Rachel Faucett from Handmade Charlotte for this fun filled event.

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Rachel is the author of the well-loved DIY blog, Handmade Charlotte and she will be sharing all her tips for stenciling and using paint on your projects. You can create everything from home decor to stylish clothes with her new stencils and paint, now available at Michaels.

 

Join us and ask Rachel any questions you may have about paint crafts, stenciling or any other craft questions.

Giveaways!

As a special bonus for our lucky tweeters, we’ll have special prizes! All you have to do to be entered is follow along and chat with us! Just send out at least one tweet during the chat with the hashtag #craftychat and you’re automatically entered to win -easy right? You can start entering right now by using #craftychat! Contest ends September 4th 9pm EST. Winners will be announced at the end of the chat.

Want to Join The Party?

Wondering how to join in on the fun? Joining a Twitter party is really simple. We’ve created a help article on How to Join a Twitter Party for you if you’ve never done it before! Add yourself to our event page on Facebook! You can share the image below on your site or across Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to let your friends know so that they can join the fun.
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